Heartmoves
Heartmoves is a more gentle physical activity program suitable for anyone who hasn't done any exercise in a while and endorsed by the National Heart foundation.
Heartmoves is open to everyone and is designed to be safe for people with stable long term health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes or obesity. At Como Health & Fitness Centre the Heartmoves will be conducted by an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, specifically trained in managing safe, low to moderate intensity physical activity programs.
For patients referred using a “GP Diabetes Management Plan for patients with type 2 Diabetes” (Item Number 721) they will be eligible for a Medicare rebate for their initial consultations and their initial EIGHT (8) group exercise sessions.
Please be assured that this exercise program is designed to be gentle and to introduce or re-introduce patients to a structured exercise program.
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Classes will be conducted at the centre, the details are as follows:
Day Wednesday
Time 10.30am – 11.30am
Cost Medicare Rebate (FREE for first eight classes)
HBF/Medibank/etc $5.00 per class
Pension Card & other $10.00 per class
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All participants are required to undertake an Initial Consultation prior to commencing the program. This is to ensure that we take the best care of them and to ensure that our instructor understands the limitations of each participant.
Taking part in regular Heartmoves classes can help; lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol control, manage weight, improve well being and quality of life, manage diabetes, improve balance and flexibility, improve sleep and prevent falls.
If you would like further information please have a look at the Heart Foundation website at: www.heartmoves.heartfoundation.org.au .
For more information please call the centre on 9450 8888.
